altro
other
The Italian word 'altro' is used in the same way as the English word 'other'. It's used to refer to different or additional members or parts of the same group or category. It can also be used to indicate an alternative or different thing, situation, or person.
Example sentences using: altro
Vorrei un altro caffè, per favore.
I would like another coffee, please.
In this sentence, 'altro' is used in the context of wanting more of the same thing. Here, the speaker is asking for 'another' coffee, indicating they have already had one and would like one more.
Non voglio parlare di altro argomento.
I don't want to talk about another topic.
This is an example of 'altro' being used to imply a change in topic. Here, the speaker does not want to divert the conversation to a different subject matter.
Questo è un altro problema che dobbiamo risolvere.
This is another problem that we need to solve.
In this example, 'altro' is being used to indicate there are multiple problems present. The use of 'altro' in this sentence implies that aside from the current problem being referred to, there are other, additional problems.